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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-22 Public Comment - J. Weaver - What is Status of NCOA Application 22036From:jill@answerlinks.net To:Agenda Subject:What is Status of NCOA Application #22036 Date:Wednesday, June 1, 2022 1:08:31 PM Attachments:image004.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am reaching out to you to respond to a COA application for a new ADU at 725 S. Tracy Ave., application #22036. Please note that the application materials for this project are notcurrently available through the on-line portal so I had to come down to your offices to review the documents and drawings. After reviewing those materials I have the followingobservations: 1. Table 38.360.040, Design Requirements, says that “Detached ADU’s, including secondstory additions on detached garages may be approved only if found compatible andconsistent with the existing character and fabric of the neighborhood. The reviewauthority must consider placement and size of window, decks, ... and height andmassing of the structure to minimize impacts to adjacent properties”. I don’t believe thatthe proposed massing of the ADU addition, with its simple shed roof, and with itscontemporary fenestration is compatible and consistent with either the existing home onthe property or with other existing homes in the immediate neighborhood. 2. Table 38.360.040, Zoning Districts, and Note 1, indicates that in the R-1 zone, where thisproperty is located, either the principal dwelling or the accessory dwelling must beoccupied by the owner of record. I believe that the owner of record of this property has aprimary residence on South Willson Ave. and does not plan to reside at 725 S. TracyAve. 3. Figure 38.360.030.G: The elevations provided for the ADU addition does not specificallyshow the setback plane required for accessory buildings with respect to sideyard setbackas shown in this illustration, but it seems apparent, given the elevation markings providedon the drawing, that the south part of the upper exterior wall and roof are outside of the45 degree setback plane. Please review these issues with respect to this application. Thank you, Jill and David Weaver 721 S Tracy Avenue Jill Weaver CEO/Founder AnswerLinks, Inc Hollidaysburg, PA 814.317.1120 Bozeman, MT 406.318.9100 Fax: 814.696.4467 Email: jill@answerlinks.net This email is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us by replying to the original message at the listed email address. Thank you.